Labconco 7315021, 7315022, 7315020, 7315023 Instruction Manual

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CentriVap Complete™

Models

73150 Series

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Warranty

Labconco Corporation provides a warranty to the original buyer for the repair or replacement of parts and
reasonable labor as a result of normal and proper use of the equipment with compatible chemicals. Broken
glassware and maintenance items, such as filters, gaskets, light bulbs, finishes and lubrication are not
warranted. Excluded from warranty are products with improper installation, erratic electrical or utility supply,
unauthorized repair and products used with incompatible chemicals.

The warranty for the CentriVap® Complete™ will expire one year from date of installation or two years from
date of shipment from Labconco, whichever is sooner. Warranty is non-transferable and only applies to the
owner (organization) of record.

Buyer is exclusively responsible for the set-up, installation, verification, decontamination or calibration of
equipment. This limited warranty covers parts and labor, but not transportation and insurance charges. If the
failure is determined to be covered under this warranty, the dealer or Labconco Corporation will authorize
repair or replacement of all defective parts to restore the unit to operation. Repairs may be completed by 3rd
party service agents approved by Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves the rights to limit this

warranty based on a service agent’s travel, working hours, the site’s entry restrictions and unobstructed access

to serviceable components of the product.

Under no circumstances shall Labconco Corporation be liable for indirect, consequential, or special damages
of any kind. This warranty is exclusive and in lieu of all other warranties whether oral, or implied.

Copyright © 2017 Labconco Corporation. The information contained in this manual and the accompanying
products are copyrighted and all rights reserved by Labconco Corporation. Labconco Corporation reserves
the right to make periodic design changes without obligation to notify any person or entity of such change.

Returned or Damaged Goods

Do not return goods without the prior authorization from Labconco. Unauthorized returns will not be
accepted. If your shipment was damaged in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier.
Labconco Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damages.

The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be filed with the delivery
carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.

Limitation of Liability

The disposal and/or emission of substances used in connection with this equipment may be governed by
various federal, state, or local regulations. All users of this equipment are required to become familiar with
any regulations that apply in the user’s area concerning the dumping of waste materials in or upon water,
land, or air and to comply with such regulations. Labconco Corporation is held harmless with respect to
user’s compliance with such regulations.

Contacting Labconco Corporation

If you have questions that are not addressed in this manual, or if you need technical assistance, contact
Labconco’s Customer Service Department or Labconco’s Product Service Department at 1-800-821-5525
or 1-816-333-8811, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Central Standard Time.

Part #7314000, Rev. C

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1

Safety Symbols 2

CHAPTER 2: PREREQUISITES 3

Electrical Requirements 3
Location and Exhaust Requirements 4
Space Requirements 4

CHAPTER 3: GETTING STARTED 5

Unpacking Your CentriVap 6
CentriVap Components 6

Setting Up Your CentriVap 7
Emergency Access Into the Chamber 7
Exhaust Port 8
Electrical Connection 8
Rotor Installation 8
Chemical Resistance of CentriVap Components 8
Solvent Safety Precautions 10

CHAPTER 4: USING YOUR CENTRIVAP COMPLETE 11

Planning 12

Glassware Selection 12

Loading Glassware Into the CentriVap 12

Temperature Setting Guidelines 12

Time Setting Guidelines 12

Heat Boost Operation 13

CentriVap Controls 13

Operating the CentriVap Controls 14

Operating The CentriVap 15

CentriZap Strobe Light 16

Operational Notes 16

Interrupting a Cycle After it Has Begun 17

Gas Ballast 17

Safety Precautions 17

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CHAPTER 5: MAINTAINING YOUR CENTRIVAP COMPLETE 18

CHAPTER 6: ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR CENTRIVAP

COMPLETE 20

Installing a Vacuum Gauge 22
Installing a Secondary Chemical Trap 23

CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING 24

APPENDIX A: CENTRIVAP COMPONENTS 27

APPENDIX B: CENTRIVAP DIMENSIONS 29

APPENDIX C: CENTRIVAP SPECIFICATIONS 30

Electrical Specifications 30
Environmental Conditions 31
Evaporation Rates 32

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Labconco CentriVap Complete. Models
are available for operation on 115V or 230V.

The CentriVap Complete combines a concentrator, cold trap, and vacuum pump
in one cabinet. The concentrator uses centrifugal force with heat and vacuum to
rapidly evaporate and condense solvents from biological and analytical samples.
Centrifugation eliminates bumping and foaming as vacuum is applied and also
concentrates the solute in the bottom of the vial. This allows recovery of solutes
from sample volumes as small as a few microliters. The concentrator is equipped
with a 300 watt heater to speed evaporation by warming the chamber during
processing. The microprocessor delays the start of the vacuum pump until the
rotor reaches operating speed. A safety switch prevents the concentrator from
starting when the lid is in the open position and a latch prevents the lid from being
opened while the rotor is turning.

The microprocessor, which controls the operation of the heater and the motor,
provides excellent regulation and reproducibility of protocols. The end of the run
can be signaled by a manually preset timer. Nine different protocols can be stored
in memory so exact test parameters can be easily repeated.

As an integral part at the CentriVap Complete, the cold trap can be used to trap
moisture, vapors and corrosive fumes as they evaporate from the samples.
Standard models can be used for aqueous and organic applications. Acid resistant
models are recommended for corrosive applications. The 230V models comply
with CE regulations.

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Safety Symbols

Your CentriVap Complete was designed with safety in mind, however conditions
may exist that could be hazardous.

Throughout this manual potentially hazardous conditions are identified using the
following words and symbols.

It is important that you understand the warnings listed throughout this manual
before you operate the CentriVap Complete.

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Before you install your CentriVap, you need to prepare your site for installation.
Carefully examine the location where you intend to install your CentriVap. You
must be certain that the area is level and of solid construction. In addition, an
exhaust means must be provided. An electrical source must be located near the
installation site.

Carefully read this chapter to learn:

 The electrical supply requirements.

 The exhaust requirements.

 The vacuum pump requirements.

Refer to Appendix C: CentriVap Specifications for electrical and environmental
conditions, specifications and requirements.

If the unit is not operated as specified in this manual it may impair the protection
provided by the unit.

Electrical Requirements

The CentriVap Complete requires a dedicated grounded electrical outlet. This
outlet requires a 15 Amp circuit breaker or fuse for models rated at 115V (60 Hz).
An 8 Amp circuit breaker or fuse is required for models rated at 230V (50/60 Hz).
Various models are available for use in different locations throughout the world.
Each has a unique plug suitable for the specific location. See CentriVap
Components in Chapter 3 for detailed plug specifications. If the plug supplied
with the CentriVap does not match with the available receptacle, remove this plug
and replace it with an approved plug of the suitable style.

It is recommend that an emergency switch for disconnecting the mains in the case
of a malfunction be located remote from the CentriVap, preferably outside the
room in which the CentriVap is housed, or adjacent to the exit from that room.

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Do not position the CentriVap so that it is difficult to remove
the power cord from the unit or to operate the power switch.

Do not use any detachable power cord that is not adequately
rated for the unit.

Location and Exhaust Requirements

The CentriVap Complete should be located on a surface that is stable, flat and
level.

WARNING: The CentriVap should be located within a fume hood if
hazardous or flammable solvents are used. Heating of materials could lead
to the liberation of hazardous gases. In all cases, regardless of the solvent
used, it is strongly recommended that the vacuum pump is vented in a fume
hood. An accessory secondary trap is available to minimize the exhausting of
solvents into the atmosphere. This does not, however, negate the need to
exhaust the vacuum pump into a fume hood. Failure to properly vent the
CentriVap will expose personnel to potentially harmful chemicals.

The CentriVap has not been evaluated by an approval agency for the use of
biological, radio toxins or flammable liquids or materials.

Space Requirements

Refer to Appendix C: CentriVap Specifications for dimensional drawings of the
CentriVap.

No person or any hazardous material should be within 12 inches of the CentriVap
while it is operating.

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Now that the site for your CentriVap Complete is properly prepared, you are
ready to unpack, inspect, install, and test your CentriVap Complete. Read this
chapter to learn how to:

 Unpack and move your CentriVap Complete.
 Set up your CentriVap Complete.
 Connect the electrical supply source to your CentriVap Complete.
 Properly exhaust your CentriVap Complete.
 Safely use solvents with your CentriVap Complete.

CAUTION: The CentriVap Complete weighs 145 lbs. (66 Kg). The carton
allows for lifting with a mechanical lift truck or hand truck. If you must lift
the CentriVap manually, use at least two (2) persons and follow safe lifting
guidelines.

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Catalog # Description Volts Hz

1334500

1336100

1338000

1332600

1332700

7315020 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE (US) 115 60 X
7315021 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT (US) 115 60 X
7315022 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST (US) 115 60 X
7315023 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (US) 115 60 X
7315030 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE (EU) 230 50 X
7315031 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT (EU) 230 50 X
7315032 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST (EU) 230 50 X
7315033 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (EU) 230 50 X
7315040 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE (US) 230 60 X
7315041 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT (US) 230 60 X
7315042 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST (US) 230 60 X
7315043 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (US) 230 60 X
7315060 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE UK 230 50 X
7315061 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT UK 230 50 X
7315062 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST UK 230 50 X
7315063 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (UK) 230 50 X
7315070 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE (CHINA) 230 50 X
7315071 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT (CHINA) 230 50 X
7315072 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE W/ HEAT BOOST (CHINA) 230 50 X
7315073 CENTRIVAP COMPLETE ACID RESISTANT W/ HEAT BOOST (CHINA) 230 50 X

Power Cords

Power Cord Part #

Plug Type

1334500

NEMA 5-15P

1336100

CEE 7/7

1338000

NEMA 6-15P

1332600

BS 1363

1332700

CH1-10P

Unpacking Your CentriVap

Carefully unpack your CentriVap and inspect it for damage that may have
occurred in transit. If your CentriVap is damaged, notify the delivery carrier
immediately and retain the entire shipment intact for inspection by the carrier.

The United States Interstate Commerce Commission rules require that claims be
filed with the delivery carrier within fifteen (15) days of delivery.

NOTE: Do not return goods without the prior authorization of Labconco.
Unauthorized returns will not be accepted. If your CentriVap was damaged
in transit, you must file a claim directly with the freight carrier. Labconco
Corporation and its dealers are not responsible for shipping damage.

Do not discard the carton or packing material for your CentriVap until you have
checked all of the components and installed and tested the CentriVap.

CentriVap Components

As previously mentioned, the CentriVap Complete is available in 115V or 230V.
Locate the model of CentriVap you received in the following table. Verify that
the components listed are present and undamaged.

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Part #

Component Description

7314000

User’s Manual

7396206

Coupling Insert

7455100

Rotor, 12-13 mm (Standard Models)

7455101

Rotor, 12-13 mm PTFE (Acid Resistant Models)

7450200

Glass Jar

Plus the following:

If you do not receive one or more of the components listed for your CentriVap, or
if any of the components are damaged, contact Labconco Corporation
immediately for further instructions.

Setting Up Your CentriVap

After you verify receipt of the proper components, move your CentriVap to the
level and sturdy location where you want to install it. There is no need to secure
the CentriVap to the work surface. Then, follow the steps listed below.

Emergency Access Into the Chamber

The CentriVap is designed to prevent access to the chamber in the event of a
power disruption. If it is necessary to open the lid when there is no electrical
power connected to the CentriVap, insert a small screwdriver or similar
instrument into the small round hole on the left side of the case near the top
behind the control panel. This will unlock the lid latch mechanism. While
holding the screwdriver in place, raise the lid with the other hand.

CAUTION: Never attempt to defeat the latch or open the lid while the
CentriVap is running. Personnel injury can result from moving parts and
chemicals.

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Exhaust Port

If the CentriVap is not located in a fume hood, attach one end of a user-supplied
3/8" ID hose to the exhaust port on the back of the unit. Clamp securely. Route
the other end to a fume hood or other laboratory ventilation device.

Electrical Connection

Plug the power cord into the receptacle on the back of the CentriVap Concentrator
and plug the other end into a suitable power receptacle.

Rotor Installation

Place the rotor onto the shaft of the Concentrator. Rotate the rotor slightly to
engage the drive pin in the shaft with the slots in the rotor hub. The top of the
shaft should be in line with the top of the rotor hub.

IMPORTANT: Do not use a rotor if it shows any signs of damage.

Chemical Resistance of CentriVap Components

Your CentriVap Complete is designed to be chemical resistant to most
compounds that are commonly used in the concentration processes that are
performed in it. However, by necessity, the CentriVap is comprised of a number
of different materials, some of which may be attacked and degraded by certain
chemicals. The degree of degradation is obviously dependent on the concentration
and duration of exposure. Some major components of the CentriVap that are
susceptible to degradation are as follows:

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